Classic Australian Wooden Power Boat Association

Hello all,

My name is Andrew and just joined up. Very recently bought my first wooden boat. 61/62 Goldsbrough. (some of you might have seen it advertised) Anyways, apart from having a Holden V8 (original Y-Block removed) a rotted transom and a few holes, it still floats and goes. 't

It did have a semi restoration done a few years ago (new deck, paint) and the Holden engine fitted, but does need to be striped back and completely redone. Winter job. It wasn't looked after very well but has now come to the right home. Searching for information on the Goldsbrough boats is a little tough so if anyone has and info on them, please throw in my direction. I was told that this one, in 61 was built as a race boat and built left hand drive. Sort of fits with the rudder and cav plate being off centre. But again not too sure about it.

Looking forward to seeing you at events.

Welcome Andrew, nice little boat, well done. Got to be careful now they are an addition. Great bunch of blokes and wives in the club absolute wealth of information. Hope to see you at one of the events. where are you based, we are having a display at the Griffiths Cup in Yarrawonga on 22/04/2023 - 23/04/2023 if you are interested, usually a great day boat races and a lot of talking. My mobile 0418581211 Michael

Hello Andrew and welcome.

I'm still trying to dig up a bit of history I had on Goldsbrough, but in the meantime you could try doing a search on the Bulletin Board by typing in Goldsbrough. You might have to drill down into the results, but there will be a bit of info somewhere in there. Other more knowledgeable people will eventually put some info up.

All I can remember is that Goldsbrough boats were built in the 50's and 60's by a brother and sister team in Earlwood in Sydney. They built a quality boat from all accounts.

There are about 25 examples still about that I am aware of, but I dare say there are plenty more out there.

Nice boat you have there. I think it was actually named "Triple J" a few years back.

Welcome aboard Andrew, as has already been mentioned the people in this club are some of the most welcoming you will come across. Love your boat and look forward to meeting up at one of our gatherings. Ray

Welcome to the group Andrew. Your new purchase looks a beauty. I hope you persist with your resto no matter the issues you'll encounter on the way. There's some good help and encouragement available on this forum. Where are you located?

Thanks for the kind words.

Yes, these older boats are an addiction. But a well worth addiction. My trade is marine (engine, electrics, fuel systems etc) but timber is a new one for me. Never too old to learn new things. Having a collective knowledge of everyone here will be a massive help. Hope to see you at events in the near future.

Andrew

Andrew, are you following this Facebook thread?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2355787 ... 8417946807 - the Neil Waterman post

Thanks for sending the link Greg. Just joined. Good to see some other Goldies.

Welcome

Welcome Andrew, Very nice boat!